Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra
The role of the Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestras is to educate young musicians in a professional symphony atmosphere, to give opportunity to perform a wide variety of symphonic music, and to provide a variety of music education formats. It is our purpose to help prepare the young musician for participation in the world of symphonic music, either as a professional musician or as a patron of the arts.
The Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra has been presenting concerts in our communities and teaching students for 54 years.
We now offer several unique opportunities for students to play music including Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra, Youth Philharmonic, NorthStar Strings, Chamber Orchestra, Youth Wind Ensemble, Summer Orchestra, and Summer Jazz.
Events
Friday, March 13, 2020 | 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Holy Rosary Catholic School
546 Grant Ave, North Mankato, MN 56003
Summer Session
Summer session registration begins on March 15.
Weekly rehearsals begin Sunday, April 19 and culminate in a concert on June 20.
Ensembles
North Star Strings
North Star Strings (NSS) is an introductory orchestra for students and prepares them for YP. The goal of this ensemble is to introduce students to ensemble playing and help develop note reading. Students in this orchestra will have been playing for 1-3 years in lessons.
Youth Philharmonic
Youth Philharmonic (YP) is the preparatory orchestra for the Symphony Orchestra. YP students should expect to see challenging key signatures (up to 4 flats/sharps), challenging rhythms, and shift into higher positions. These students will typically be in Suzuki books 3-5 or the equivalent and have been playing for 3-6 years.
Youth Symphony Orchestra
The Youth Symphony Orchestra is our most advance orchestra offering. These students will typically be in Suzuki books 5 and above and piece difficulty will be in the 4 and above range. Think college level music.
Youth Wind Ensemble in Partnership with River Valley Winds Ensemble
The Youth Wind Ensemble is our new program is designed to provide an additional offering for brass, woodwinds, string bass, piano, harp and percussion players ages 14 and up. All students are welcome to join this group without audition.